There are all kinds of facials out there, but lately, we’ve been getting questions and seeing the social media buzz about cryotherapy facials. Well, here at ReSet Lounge, your Chagrin Falls Spa, we have to say that the buzz is well-earned. Even though you may only have heard about it recently, cryotherapy (which literally means “cold therapy”) itself has been used in various settings and for a wide range of applications for hundreds of years! The history of cryotherapy goes back at least into the 1500s, if not earlier. Here at ReSet Lounge, a cryotherapy facial is great for reducing signs of aging and acne, shrinking pores, lowering inflammation, and giving you a chillingly fresh and fabulous facial glow!
What is a Cryo Facial?
During a cryo facial, we make you super comfortable, then prepare your face with a hypoallergenic gel that enables our Cryo T-Shock wand to pass smoothly over your skin, delivering quick, gentle brushes of cold (about 21F) in strategic patterns along your face. Most of our clients see improvement in their skin texture and tone after just one 45-minute session, but lasting benefits come after 5 to 10 sessions. Keep in mind that the wand passes quickly and briefly over each patch of skin, never lingering long. So you never feel chilled, only refreshed and relaxed. Our Cryo T-Shock technicians are certified to provide you with safe, satisfying, stunning results.
How Do Cryotherapy Facials Work? The Benefits of a Cryotherapy Facial
Speaking of results, if you're wondering how cryo facials work, it's all about the cold. The strategic, clinical, and precise application of cold to the skin through a cryotherapy facial lifts, brightens, and smooths your facial skin through a combination of mechanisms. Some of the most important cryotherapy facial benefits include:
- Rejuvenating the skin—As we age, collagen and elastin production subsides, which gives rise to wrinkles and sagging. The blast of cold from a cryo facial stimulates collagen and elastin production, which smooths out fine lines and wrinkles while tightening the skin so it looks younger.
- Reduces inflammation—Late nights, stress, crying, travel, etc. can cause our faces to puff up with inflammation, to say nothing of those angry, red acne spots. So, like placing an ice pack on a sprain, gently passing our cryo wand over a puffy face can reduce inflammation and calm down the redness and puffiness for a most sculpted, fresh face.
- Enhance facial circulation—While the initial cold calms inflammation, the immediate result following a cryo facial is better circulation in the face, which internally provides skin with more oxygen and nutrients needed for healthy skin.
- Reduces pore size—The cold also causes large pores to contract in size, minimizing their appearance on your face, tightening the skin and making it look smoother.
- Soothes irritated skin—Skin irritations have all sorts of causes. Sensitive skin can easily get irritated with the wrong cosmetics, foods, or environmental allergens. A cryotherapy facial calms and soothes even sensitive skin, giving you back a smooth, fresh face.
- Anti-Aging Effects—Because of the cryo wand’s instrumentality in spurring new collagen and elastin production, it can smooth and even erase fine lines and wrinkles, boosting your skin’s youthfulness and elasticity.
- Reducing Acne Breakouts—There is evidence that cryotherapy facials can also help people with acne by reducing inflammation, regulating oil production and calming the skin for fewer breakouts.
- Providing Rosacea Relief—We have also had many clients come in to experience rosacea relief through cryo facials. The brief, gentle, cold reduces redness and irritation, soothing sensitive skin.
How to Prepare for a Cryotherapy Facial
Your cryotherapy facial at our Chagrin Falls spa is meant to be a truly pampering, relaxing, and comfortable experience, and there’s no downtime afterward. Not only that, we include our ultra-relaxing vibroacoustic therapy as you chill in your comfy chair while our technician performs the 45-minute procedure (60, if you’re going for the chin-and-neck toner too). To get the most out of your cryotherapy facial, be sure to prepare beforehand:
- Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and avoid aggressive exfoliation.
- Come to your appointment without any makeup on.
- Come in well-hydrated.
- Wear comfortable clothing.
Aftercare and Maintenance
Aftercare is important with any facial, and your cryo facial is no different. After the facial, we will thoroughly cleanse and moisturize your face. We recommend continuing to stay hydrated, eat a healthy diet throughout the day, and avoid sun over-exposure.
A 30-minute cardio workout can help the body process the cryo treatment, or you can try 20 to 30 minutes in our infrared sauna afterward for a whole-body experience. Always take good care of your skin at home afterward, with good hydration, gentle cleansing, moisturizing and sunscreen.
Potential Cryo Facial Side Effects
Although cryo facials are considered safe for the majority of teens and adults, there are some precautions to know about. For instance, they are contraindicated within 14 days of having received any injectable facial treatments, and within 30 days of any dermal fillers. By preparing well and following all aftercare and maintenance instructions, there are few if any cryo facial side effects other than the cooling, tingling feeling, and sometimes mild flushing that fades shortly after.
Schedule a Cryotherapy Facial
To find out if you’re a good candidate for a cryotherapy facial, contact us today or book your appointment for this, or any of our other anti-aging, health-boosting services. We can confirm that cryo facials are fast becoming one of our most popular services, just because they work so well at smoothing and freshening the face with so little downtime. Give it a try today!
You can also check out our complete guide to Cryotherapy. It's the complete guide to everything cryo t-shock!
